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Title: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: fido dog on May 08, 2009, 12:11:00 PM
A guy I work with does some leather work. Made just for me with antler buttons and everything!     :archer:    

Ummmmm...........how does it work? No.......I'm not kidding.    :rolleyes:  

(http://i39.tinypic.com/205pjls.jpg)
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: Shaun on May 08, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
You use it by fixing it over your bow arm with the leather lace - usually after you have raised a nice welt where the string hits you.
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: Kip on May 08, 2009, 12:20:00 PM
You must have never popped the inside of your arm if you don't know what it is for,consider yourself lucky also helps keep  loose clothes from tangling in the string when you shoot.Very nice work complements to your friend.Kip
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Post by: CCWhitetail on May 08, 2009, 12:20:00 PM
Very Nice
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Post by: bretto on May 08, 2009, 02:03:00 PM
Like Shaun said it's to cover up the BRUISE.

Very nice looking armgaurd. Now You need to show Him those backquiver designs You've been working on.
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Post by: Chris Surtees on May 08, 2009, 02:08:00 PM
:bigsmyl:
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Post by: wtpops on May 08, 2009, 03:27:00 PM
1. lay the arm guard aginst your arm
2. reach through the top strap
3. Grab bottom strap and pull through top strap and hook to top button
4. Grab top strap and rap around and hook to bottom button.

You might do a little change and get some elastic, brade it and stick it through the holes and tie it off. Here is a couple of pics of what the elastic looks like installed. Leave some extra on one end so you can adjust for wearing bulky gear during winter.
   (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/wtpops/IMG_2819.jpg)
   (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/wtpops/IMG_2844.jpg)

If you are asking where you wear it here is a pic
 (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/wtpops/IMG_2842.jpg)
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: fido dog on May 08, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
Jeeze! I knew what it was for. I just didn't know how to put it on. LOL!!

Thanks Pops!
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: GingivitisKahn on May 08, 2009, 08:52:00 PM
Lol - very nice gift and I'm loving the answers.
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: The Whittler on May 08, 2009, 08:55:00 PM
Hey Fido Dog, what are you doing with my initials on your arm guard. I think you should send it to me immediatally lol.

I looks great, but I think it would look better on me lol.
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: Vinyari on May 08, 2009, 11:10:00 PM
send it up to me adn i'll take a pic of me putting it on so you see how it works, LOL j/k nice arm guard

Randy
Title: Re: Look what my buddy made for me! =0)
Post by: fido dog on May 09, 2009, 12:25:00 AM
You guys are the WORST! LOL!

He said I need to put a sealer on it. Any suggestions I can get from the hobby store or Lowes?

Also it's very stiff. It's a thick piece of hide. I'd like it to be a bit more pliable (sp?).

I would need to seal before softening right?
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Post by: fido dog on May 12, 2009, 12:25:00 AM
Bumping for leather sealing and softening.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on May 12, 2009, 12:45:00 AM
It's not really a sealer but I used Montana Pitch Blend for a final coat over the dye job on my sons quiver I made for him, works perfect!
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